Hey, you, let's talk about the old saying in the countryside today, the sentence "There are taboos to wear shoes on the grave, and you can't wear three kinds of shoes", do you know which three kinds of shoes you can't wear? Let's talk about it.
Let's talk about the origin of this old saying. In our rural China, going to the grave to worship ancestors is a big thing, and we must pay attention to all aspects. Wearing shoes is no exception. So, what are the three types of shoes that you can't wear?
The first type is shoes with heels. Don't look at the popularity of high heels now, but when it comes to going to the grave, high heels are taboo. As the old saying goes, "Wearing high heels to the grave is disrespectful to your ancestors." "Think about it, the ancestors have spirits underground, and you walk with a 'bang' in your high heels, can you not make them uneasy?
The second is that you can't wear the kind of open-toe shoes. In the summer, some people like to wear sandals and slippers to find it cool. But when going to the grave, these shoes are not suitable. As the old saying goes, it is "complete", and wearing open-toed shoes means incomplete, as if it is disrespectful to the ancestors.
The third is not to wear shoes that are too brightly colored. In rural areas, red and white ceremonies are particular, generally speaking, white represents funerals, and red represents happy events. Go to the grave to worship your ancestors, of course, you can't dress too festively. Therefore, those shoes that are too brightly colored, it is best not to wear them.
So, let's talk about why these shoes can't be worn. In fact, these are all from the traditional concepts and customs of our Chinese.
Wear shoes with heels because the ancestors paid attention to down-to-earth, one step at a time. Wear open-toed shoes because the ancestors paid attention to completeness, not missing. Wear brightly colored shoes because the ancestors were solemn and solemn.
Speaking of which, you may think that these are a bit cumbersome, but this is the charm of our Chinese culture. What we pay attention to is inheritance, reverence for ancestors, and respect for traditional culture.
I remember when I went back to my hometown in the countryside to go to the grave, there was a young man wearing a pair of fancy shoes, and the people in the village laughed at him. Later, he learned about this and changed to a pair of suitable shoes the next time he went to the grave. This is the wisdom of our rural people, and it is also the charm of our traditional culture.
Finally, let's sum it up. There are three types of shoes that cannot be worn: shoes with heels, shoes with open toes, and shoes with bright colors. These exquisiteness are the embodiment of our traditional culture and our reverence for our ancestors.
Hey, you, after hearing this, do you also have some feelings? The next time you go to the grave, you have to remember these things! If you can't keep it, you can still leave a good impression on the villagers!